'It Never Gets Old': Mayor, Trustees Celebrate New Term at Inauguration

Mayor Ed Zabrocki has more than a passing familiarity with inauguration ceremonies. Being elected mayor of Tinley Park for nine terms will do that.

But that doesn't mean the event has become old hat or that it's something he takes for granted.

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"It never gets old," Zabrocki said during a post-inaugural reception Tuesday, May 14, at Odyssey Country Club. "Each time, it's new and exciting."

Zabrocki was joined by Village Clerk Patrick Rea, trustees Dave Seaman, Brian Maher and T.J. Grady and members of the Tinley Park Public Library Board and the Tinley Park-Park District Commission during Tuesday's ceremony to swear in the recently elected village officials. 

The ceremony was conducted by Martin Ward, the inaugural committee chairman, and First District Appellate Judge Patrick Quinn gave the elected officials their oaths of office. The Central Middle School Symphonic Band provided music, and the Air Force Junior ROTC Color Guard from Lincoln-Way North High School presented the flag at the ceremony.

Watch an excerpt of Zabrocki's inaugural address and check out photos from the event.

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